Legion Recognizes Reigning Sovereign Milestone

Sep 9, 2015

OTTAWA, ON, September 9th, 2015 – The Royal Canadian Legion acknowledges that our Sovereign, Queen Elizabeth II, officially becomes the longest reigning monarch in both British and Canadian history today.

“Today marks a unique milestone in Canadian history and The Royal Canadian Legion wishes to mark this important event by reaffirming its loyalty to our reigning sovereign, Queen Elizabeth II,” says Dominion President of The Royal Canadian Legion, Mr. Tom Eagles.

Queen Elizabeth II has reigned and worked with 11 Canadian Prime Ministers – from the Right Honorable Louis St. Laurent to the Right Honorable Stephen Harper – long may she reign over us.

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For further information please contact Bruce Poulin at Dominion Command, at (613) 591-3335 ext. 241 or by cell at (613) 292-8760 or bruce.poulin@legion.ca .